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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Football blowout, silence is golden, local events

Michael McGinnis

Michael McGinnis

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
Hononegah Senior Tyler Banker rushes against the Rockford East defense on October 3rd, 2025 at Swanson Stadium. (Photo: Alan Mohring)

Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - brought to you by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 of your neighbors each month. Reply to this email to send us news tips, corrections, and opinions.

Hononegah Dominates at Rockford East, 34-0
“I think we had a great 2nd half and showed what we can do.” said Hononegah Head Football Coach Brian Zimmerman
Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone
Strong spirits: silence
Some love silence, some fear it, and most can’t find any time for it.
Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary Schwerin
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Tumbling and trampolines, passionate patriot
Rockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnis

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Today's events

Antique Sale: Roscoe Township Historical Society
Sat-Sun Oct. 4-5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff
History of Medicine in the 1800s and Early Roscoe Physicians
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11 a.m. , Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff
Jack’s Legacy in Motion: A Joy Ride to Remember
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2 - 6 p.m., Settlers Park, Rockton, IL
Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone
Check the latest forecast from Mark Henderson's Weather Hub

In case you missed it

Norm Alpers, A Passionate Patriot and Educator
Norm joined the Army Reserve Program at the University of Illinois, eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After retiring in 1965, he became a teacher of history and political science at Hononegah.
Rockton-Roscoe NewsJean Seegers
South Beloit man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Tony Dusso had been a Lutheran pastor for 25 years.
Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Hononegah Homecoming, promoting Rockton, keeping kids healthy
Rockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnis
Photos: 2025 Hononegah Homecoming Parade
Sunny skies and purple-and-gold spirit filled the route, leading up to the school’s annual Homecoming game.
Rockton-Roscoe NewsJean Seegers

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